Cigar Geeks - Don Pepin Garcia (My Father Cigars) My Father No. 3

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Don Pepin Garcia (My Father Cigars) My Father No. 3
Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Neal (ntanner)

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This was a blind review by our members.

This one has been generously sponsored by our member bstessl (Brian). The cigar provided for this round is the http://www.cigargeeks.com/cigardb/default.asp?action=showcig&cigar_id=23019">Don Pepin Garcia My Father (Rosado) No. 3. The eponymous My Father cigar is the flagship cigar of Garcia's operation, blended by Jamie in honor of his father. One of the most revered cigars being produced today, the powerhouse My Father is blended to have a balanced and rich flavor with just right amount of power (which for the Garcia's is more than for other cigar families). Thanks very much Brian for sponsoring this!

Don Pepin Garcia (My Father Cigars) My Father No. 3

Brand:: Don Pepin Garcia (My Father Cigars)
Name:: My Father No. 3
Length:: 6
Ring Gauge:: 49
Country of Origin:: Nicaragua
Filler:: Nicaragua
Binder:: Nicaragua
Wrapper:: Ecuador
Color:: Rosado
Strength:: Medium-Full
Shape:: Toro
Average Member Purchase Price:: $8.26
Average Member Rating:: (9 Review(s))

Pre-Light: 8 Points of 10 Possible

Decent looking cigar, slight oily sheen to the natural colored wrapper, a couple thick vein lines run the length of the cigar and the seem line is very obvious but it would seem that the wrapper is fairly thick accounting for some of that. The cannon feels solid and the cap appears well applied. It takes a punch well enough and the draw is good with a earthy tobacco flavor pre-light.

Lighting and Burn: 13 Points of 15 Possible

The bunching looked a bit uneven at the foot and it showed up in lighting as one section proved a little stubborn about taking a fire but after a extra bit of attention it took off well enough.

Smoke production is good providing a decent amount of smoke with each puff.

The ash is almost pure white with darker grey areas and seems solid enough holding well past an inch before removal.

The burn was slow and cool and although the burn line was a bit wavy through most of the smoke it never required a correction.

Construction: 27 Points of 30 Possible

The draw was about as good as it gets with just the right amount of resistance. The wrapper seems to be a thicker leaf, natural in color with a nice sheen and has a couple of thicker vein lines traversing it but it's still a nice specimen. The cap is nicely done and holds up well to a punch and some chewing.

Flavor and Aroma: 33 Points of 45 Possible

Initially I am getting a touch of cream, some walnut with toast and brown sugar hints, good amount of spice in the retro and I am also noticing some wood in the retro.

The walnut faded out and the main notes are cream and toasted malt with a coffee hint.

The last third is more of the same but I do get a mocha hint ever so often.

Summary

Don't know what it was but it was a decent enough smoke. The flavors were good as was the smoke production and it burned good too but it just never really got me excited. Not saying I wouldn't smoke another but this is more of a mowing the lawn than a end of the day smoke.